Loading chat...

MO HB1167

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Austin

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 336.115, RSMo to allow courts to issue injunctions against persons or entities dispensing or selling contact lenses without a valid prescription from a licensed optometrist or physician

  • Defines "contact lens" broadly as any lens placed directly on the eye surface, including cosmetic, therapeutic, and corrective lenses, regardless of whether it corrects a visual defect

  • Requires the board to promulgate rules defining valid prescription requirements

  • Authorizes legal actions to be filed in either the county where the violation occurred or where the defendant resides

  • Enforcement actions under this section are in addition to existing penalties and may be pursued concurrently with other enforcement actions

Legislative Description

Allows a court to enjoin or restrain a person or entity from dispensing or selling contact lenses without a prescription

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs4/8/2015

Full Bill Text

No bill text available